DP/Flex Redux

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I think that part of the problem is that in the different divisions and different sanctioning bodies there are too many variations on extra players and how they are used. Another part of the problem is people insist that the rule is complex and so it is a self-fulfilling thing for them.

Agree that most confusion is lack of study, umpires and coaches.

The problem with different sanctions is that many of those rules existed before DP/FLEX was added in its present form. Those who were used to DH, DP, EP, AP, DEFO, etc., etc. try to apply DP/FLEX to what they knew before. It's much easier starting from scratch. Then again, the terminology is not necessarily clear. Besides the re-entry aspects, a common problem is not knowing which is which. And in fact, the terms DP and FLEX in themselves do not make it obvious.